A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds a heart-shaped placard with his image in Bolivar Square, where supporters gathered to celebrate his return, in Caracas.

A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds a heart-shaped placard with his image in Bolivar Square, where supporters gathered to celebrate his return, in Caracas. (Fernando Llano / Associated Press)

Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez hold banners and flags and shout slogans in favor of the president in Caracas, where Chavez is continuing his treatment after he underwent cancer surgery in Cuba in December.

Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez hold banners and flags and shout slogans in favor of the president in Caracas, where Chavez is continuing his treatment after he underwent cancer surgery in Cuba in December. (David Fernandez / EPA)